Earlier today, Dr. Cureton shared the wonderful news that we have adjusted our campus alert level to green given the number of low cases on campus and in accordance with our Resurgence Plan. This is a blessing that you have all had a part in making into a reality. Thank you for your faithfulness to upholding the mitigation protocols that help reduce the spread of COVID-19. We need to celebrate this and we must also remember that we are not out of the woods yet.
At the end of Dr. Cureton's message, he encouraged the Northwestern community to uphold our mitigation protocols, both on and off campus. I want to add my encouragement for you to continue practicing the measures that we know are making an impact: wearing face coverings, keeping physically distanced, washing hands regularly, and staying home if you are unwell. Similarly, Anna Mukaria, our Director of COVID Operations, sent a message to students today encouraging them to not be "lax" as they head into the spring break.
As a community, we must all continue doing our part to give us the best chance of finishing the semester strong!
Budget Update
I'm not sure if you have anything this week - if not this can be removed.
Summer Writing Community - Application Deadline Extended
All full-time faculty, .75 FTE Lecturers, and all faculty teaching in the graduate program are encouraged to apply for the 2021 Summer Writing Community. This community seeks to promote and encourage faculty in their professional and scholarly writing. It is a series of four day-long retreats that will be held virtually throughout summer 2021.
The application deadline for the virtual Summer Writing Community has been extended to Friday, March 5. Please visit the community page for more details about the event. You can alsodownload the application directly if you are interested. If you have questions, please contact your college/academic dean.